The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, CON, mni, has received the newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff and the three Service Chiefs during their first official visit to his office at the Ministry of Defence, Ship House, Abuja, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
Those in attendance include the Chief of Defence Staff, Lt. Gen. O.O. Oluyede; Chief of Army Staff, Maj. Gen. W. Shaibu; Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral I. Abbas; and Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke. The visit marks a new phase in the leadership of Nigeria’s Armed Forces under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
According to Mediaplusng.com, the meeting highlights Minister Badaru’s call for unity, discipline, and renewed synergy among the Service Chiefs in tackling the nation’s security challenges. He emphasized that Nigeria’s defence architecture must operate as one strong and focused team dedicated to protecting lives, securing the borders, and advancing national interests.
The Defence Minister reaffirmed his confidence in the new military leadership to drive a strategic and coordinated approach that strengthens security operations across land, sea, and air. He also assured them of full ministerial support in achieving President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for peace and stability.
As reported by Mediaplusng.com, the visit signals a fresh start in Nigeria’s defence strategy—one built on trust, collaboration, and purposeful leadership aimed at safeguarding the nation’s unity and territorial integrity.
